Skillsoft (SKIL) Insider Arthur Gilliland Buys 6,250 Shares

Arthur Gilliland, associated with Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE:SKIL), made a move by purchasing 6,250 shares of the company on June 25, 2026. This transaction was not part of a planned trading schedule.

Insider Buying and Selling at Skillsoft Corp.

On June 25, 2026, several insiders at Skillsoft Corp. were active in the market. Arthur Gilliland acquired 6,250 shares, joining Karen Mills and Michael Stuart Klein, who also bought 12,430 shares each. Meanwhile, Helena Foulkes and Peter Schmitt sold 12,430 shares each on the same day.

Other Institutional Activity in Skillsoft Corp.

Several institutional investors made adjustments to their holdings in Skillsoft Corp. recently. Paradice Investment Management LLC reduced its position by 9,144 shares, leaving it with 567,149 shares valued at about $2.43 million, a 1.6% decrease. In contrast, BlackRock, Inc. increased its stake by 30,764 shares, bringing its total to 327,451 shares worth approximately $1.40 million, marking a 10.4% increase. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. trimmed its holdings by 23,541 shares, ending with 281,425 shares valued at $1.21 million, a 7.7% decrease. Arex Capital Management, LP also reduced its stake by 27,500 shares, resulting in 213,161 shares valued at $914,461, an 11.4% decrease. Vanguard Capital Management LLC and Zacks Investment Management opened new positions, each acquiring 202,895 and 187,434 shares, respectively.

Skillsoft Corp. Stock Holds Steady

Shares of Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE:SKIL) traded near $6.19 on Saturday. The company has a market capitalization of about $55.5 million and a forward P/E ratio of 1.33, indicating expectations of future earnings growth. With a beta of 2.237, the stock is more volatile than the overall market. Its 52-week range shows a low of $3.43 and a high of $18.45. The stock's 50-day moving average is $7.09, while the 200-day moving average stands at $8.51. Skillsoft's current ratio is 0.914, indicating liquidity challenges, and its quick ratio is 0.614.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have shown interest in Skillsoft Corp. with Barclays reiterating a 'buy' rating and setting a price target of $20 on July 12, 2024. Citi also maintained a 'buy' rating with a target of $50 on May 1, 2024. The consensus among analysts is a positive outlook, with a strong buy recommendation.

About Skillsoft Corp.

Skillsoft Corp., based in Nashua, New Hampshire, operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within Education & Training Services. The company offers a skills management platform and learning solutions globally. It operates through Talent Development Solutions and Global Knowledge segments, providing subscription-based access to workforce capability development tools. Skillsoft's AI-native platform, Percipio, helps organizations manage workforce capabilities by integrating learning content and skills data.

Bottom Line

Arthur Gilliland's purchase of Skillsoft shares highlights insider confidence in the company. Skillsoft Corp., with its volatile stock and recent institutional interest, remains a company to watch. Investors should note that insider transactions can signal various strategic moves but are not definitive indicators of future performance.